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Kingsley Ong

Kingsley Ong

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Kingsley Ong is a Partner at CMS Cameron McKenna (Hong Kong) specialising in Banking & Finance, Structured Finance & Securitisation, Derivatives, Restructuring & Insolvency – the only lawyer in Asia to be ranked in all these categories.

Quotes from previous editions of Chambers:

• “Kingsley Ong is a subject matter expert, a shrewd tactician, and a very easy collaborator.” (Chambers, 2023)

• “We like his honest approach and his brilliant strategic mind” (Chambers, 2022)

• “Kingsley Ong is a trusted counsel on a host of securitisation mandates” (Chambers, 2021)

• “Kingsley Ong is recognised for his expertise in restructuring complex transactions” (Chambers, 2021)

• “Kingsley Ong is revered for his ability to advise on complex financial structures” (Chambers, 2017)

• “He has a phenomenal client base among Mainland China and the Cantonese community” (Chambers, 2018)

He is also Adjunct Professor at City University of Hong Kong (www.cityu.edu.hk/slw/about-school/our-people/professor-kingsley-ong). Published opinions cited as legal authority in the US Court (LBSF vs BNY, 2010), the Hong Kong Standing Committee on Company Law Reform, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and leading textbooks. List of publications available at: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3981-9817.

Kingsley is a HK Notary Public, HK Solicitor, Barrister/Solicitor-Advocate (England/Wales), Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore).

Kingsley also actively takes Arbitrator appointments.

Professional Qualifications: Notary Public & Solicitor (HK), Barrister/Solicitor-Advocate (England/Wales), Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (FHKIArb).

Connect on LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/kingsleyong.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) - China

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Kingsley Ong of CMS demonstrates expertise in restructuring and complex transactions, as well as liquidation proceedings. He has vast experience working with creditors and debtors.

Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) - China

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Kingsley Ong of CMS's Hong Kong office is a trusted counsel on a host of securitisation mandates, including both asset and mortgage-backed securitisation.

Strengths

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  • Kingsley is very experienced and commercially sound, and is excellent at client care.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Kingsley Ong is a very experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyer who demonstrates professionalism and integrity with prompt responses and fee flexibility.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Kingsley has been a fantastic counsel for me. He provides valuable expertise, great service and a fair price.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • He demonstrates exceptional expertise in derivatives, structured products and securitisation, providing clear and practical advice. He always acts in the client's best interests.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • He's very good at structuring deals and can take things back to the principles.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • His expertise is sought after by clients in Asia as well as other global regions.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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